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We can glimpse a little of the fine outline of the house from the quiet little street that runs alongside the facade and the garden wall, yet we are not able to see all of it. Once we step inside, it reveals all of its charm as a house that has been a home to many, each inhabitant leaving a little something of their past behind. Now rejuvenated and enhanced by a recent renovation which has given old materials pride of place, the house invites everyone who comes to stay the opportunity to savour their time in a calm, gentle atmosphere. Surrounded by trees and greenery, it even manages to convince you that you are in the middle of the countryside. What is even more delightful is that there is a small town nearby to discover.
I was seduced by Falaise, which is surrounded by abundant, peaceful nature between the Suisse Normande and the Pays d'Auge and which is also the birthplace of William the Conqueror. The medieval town, fortified by a wall which is almost two kilometres long, has a long history stretching from the Middle Ages up to the Second World War. This history can be seen in the fortified castle that dominates the town and the memorial dedicated to the life and survival of civilians in the Second World War. Falaise is rich in history, but today it is also a charming little town with a small centre and lovely shops. And, above all there is the house in Falaise, which is what won me over.
Built around the 17th and 18th centuries, the house is built in the shape of an inverted L and spans three floors. The ground floor has stone and terracotta floors, two monumental fireplaces and an indoor well. The first floor, bathed in light thanks to its many wooden-framed windows is decorated in soft colours, joist ceilings and a succession of old parquet floors, Caen stone floors with a patina and ancient terracotta tiles. Fireplaces decorated with flowers draw the eye with their pretty stone details. The second floor, where the bedrooms are, is particularly striking because of its exposed old roof timbers and preserved wooden features. The garden, which is just as beautiful, hides an old stone wash-house beneath a large willow tree.
Rather like my own life, it seems like the house has lived a thousand lives and undergone just as many changes. Although we still don't know what its original purpose was, we do know that it was a convent, then a castle storehouse due to its proximity to the Ante, along which boats carrying food arrived on. After that it was a cleaning place for leather tanners who paid a right of passage to use the washhouse, then a bourgeois house when all of the fireplaces were painted black as a sign of mourning/protest when the king was executed, and later an upholsterer’s shop. The colossal amount of work we needed to undertake to restore the building has left us no time to delve into the archives and look deeper into its history, but there is no doubt that it will make for a fascinating investigation!
This old house who has lived through centuries opens its generous arms and welcomes guests who dream of peace and quiet, a soothing break, the heart and soul of an old house, cosy comfort, soft decor and a garden full of mystery. Located in the heart of Falaise, the house is close to the shops and noteworthy places to visit. You can see everything on foot! It is ideally located for exploring Normandy. Our dearest wish is that each person’s stay should be a moment of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle, where you can enjoy warm moments with family or friends, team-building sessions, or even concentrate on work, or experience moments of peace and serenity. The different areas can be adapted to your needs, as can the number of bedrooms to accommodate your requirements.
At the end of a charming 500 metre stroll that takes you under the Porte Philippe Jean, along the ancient cobblestones and past the imposing statue of William the Conqueror, you'll come to "Le Fournil du Château", home to a talented, award-winning baker whose beautiful display of delicacies will immediately whet your appetite! The Mercier cheese dairy, with its long stall at the weekly market held every Saturday morning. Patissier Remi Chapuis: his cakes are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, as well as delicious chocolates and sweet or savoury macaroons. "Chez Terroir dit Vin", where Emmanuel and Vincent, passionate wine merchants know how to perfectly describe each winegrower’s products with passion. Nature and hiking lovers will be delighted to stay in Suisse Normande and walk its trail, voted France's favourite GR trail.
350 € - 450 € per week
120 € - 160 € per week-end
Located in a wing on the ground floor of the house, the studio consists of a large main room with a sofa bed, followed by a small kitchen and a shower room.
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990 € - 1250 € per week
420 € - 500 € per week-end
The guest areas are on the first and second floors of the house and accessed by a wooden staircase starting just outside the front door. The study/library, kitchen/dining room, hallway, toilet and a large bedroom with shower are on the right of the first landing. There is also a lovely terrace on this floor, surrounded by greenery. The last room, at the end of the house, is used for the linen for the bedrooms. The top floor, accessed by a second wooden staircase, has a spacious TV lounge, a shower room and three bedrooms.
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60 € - 80 € per night
110 € - 150 € per week-end
The bedroom on the first floor has a shower and washbasin and a toilet located outside the room. The pink room, on the second floor, to which a second room can be added, is only available to travellers from the same family, who share the toilet and shower room in the same corridor.
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